I appreciate the donations, but...

If it's because of an epidemic, I can't feel too good about it.

Oh, you knew?

Everyone said the same prayer.

...Seems like the Village isn't doing so hot.

The guys at Eientei are handling it so skillfully. They were on high alert the morning after.

It still seems deserted and quiet as death on the surface... but there's an obvious tension in the air.

Oh, that's right!

Were Kosuzu-chan and the others okay?

Yeah. Kosuzu's shop and Akyuu's mansion both.

I checked on all the acquaintances, and they were safe. They're pretty far from the infected area, after all.

Well, that's a relief.

There's not much I can do against an epidemic. Other than pray for people's safety, anyway.